Rally and March to Defund MPD after George Floyd: Day 12
Minneapolis, MN – Unicorn Riot covered a march demanding the Minneapolis Police Department is defunded and disbanded. Thousands attended this action led by Black youth – now the 12th straight day of protests and actions in the city after George Floyd was murdered by police.
The event started at 2 p.m. at Bottineau Field in Northeast Minneapolis and set off on a march a little after 3 p.m. Watch the full event below:
In a blunt address to the crowd, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN5) “We need to completely dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department,” saying that reforms had failed.
The march passed the Minneapolis Police Federation building, where a large banner was unfurled that said “Notice: Close for Business” and featured a smashed police car. Many banners and signs calling on Bob Kroll, the president of the Minneapolis Police Union were displayed and left at the building.
Minneapolis Police Federation building has been redecorated with a large banner reading “Closed for Business” with an image of a smashed police car https://t.co/Sbaz7w5ib6 pic.twitter.com/sTsl5t47ZZ
— UNICORN RIOT (@UR_Ninja) June 6, 2020
The march took space at many intersections. During one of the delays in marching, the dance company, New Black City, performed near the truck with the music system that was leading the march.
Video: Protesters at march to defund/disband the Minneapolis Police pause to bust some moves to the remix track of #YouAboutToLoseYoJob by @Remixgodsuede.
This remix has become a viral anthem representing the defiant spirit of youth resisting police repression across the USA. pic.twitter.com/XygRmz3YUg
— Unicorn Riot (@UR_Ninja) June 6, 2020
As the march moved south, we followed.
Hard to estimate the size of the turnout right now at Minneapolis protest to disband the police department after George Floyd’s death.
The crowd is currently gathered outside @MayorFrey’s residence on East Hennepin Ave pic.twitter.com/pWucceWJFr
— UNICORN RIOT (@UR_Ninja) June 6, 2020
Live now – hearing now about police abolition and resource diversion strategies from young organizers – our Mpls stream winding up https://t.co/EQVDrgxSqs
— UNICORN RIOT (@UR_Ninja) June 6, 2020
The march ended near Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s residence where he was asked if he was in favor of dismantling the MPD, to which he responded, “I do not support the full abolition of the police department” and was asked to leave.
Unicorn Riot's George Floyd Coverage:
- George Floyd Uprising – Reporter Reflection [5 Episode Series] - Fall 2020
- Beyond the Barricades: A Look At George Floyd Square [Mini-Doc - March 2021]
- Fourth Killer of George Floyd Found Guilty - May 3, 2023
- Two Years After George Floyd - May 27, 2022
- One Year After George Floyd in Europe: Afro-Greeks and African Migrants Speak Out [Videos] - February 17, 2022
- Judge Cahill’s No-Knock Warrant Led to MPD Execution of Amir Locke - February 8, 2022
- Caravan for George Floyd as Federal Trial Begins for Officers Lane, Kueng, and Thao - January 22, 2022
- One Year After George Floyd in Europe: The Deep Roots of Racism in Germany [Video] - October 11, 2021
- Minneapolis Pushes Activists to Their Limits - July 22, 2021
- Ex-Cop Derek Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5 Years for George Floyd Murder - June 25, 2021
- Community Gathers at George Floyd Square After City Removes Concrete Barriers - June 3, 2021
- The State’s Conviction of Chauvin Upholds the System’s ‘Innocence’ - April 25, 2021
- Derek Chauvin Found Guilty in Murder of George Floyd - April 22, 2021
- Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage Landing Page - 2021
- George Floyd Square Celebrates Malcolm X - March 2, 2021
- Jay Kolls: False Reporting From George Floyd Square to D.C. - January 23, 2021
- Minneapolis Police Violently Assault Man Yards From George Floyd Memorial - December 23, 2020
- Behind the Law Enforcement Response to the George Floyd Uprising – Pt 1: Munitions Delivery - December 3, 2020
- Pawn Shop Owner Faces No Charges in Killing Man, State Blames Protesters - November 8, 2020
- Feds Leverage Civil Disorder Charge Against George Floyd Protester - November 1, 2020
- Minneapolis Protest Art Collection Becomes Largest of its Kind - October 28, 2020
- Chauvin Has 3rd Degree Murder Charge Dropped, 2nd Degree Charges Upheld - October 23, 2020
- Youth Lead March After Ex-Cop Charged in Floyd’s Murder Bailed Out - October 14, 2020
- Ex-Cop Charged in George Floyd Murder Out On $1M Bail, Dozens Arrested in Protest - October 7, 2020
- Pretrial Begins: County Attorney Freeman Pulled from George Floyd Police Prosecutions - September 14, 2020
- “No Justice, No Street" – Community Makes Demands, Eviction of George Floyd Memorial Square Delayed - August 17, 2020
- George Floyd Uprising in Minneapolis–Saint Paul — The First Two Weeks - June 14, 2020
- Denver Police Served Temporary Restraining Order Amid Nationwide Protest Repression - June 11, 2020
- Nine Council Members Vow to Disband Minneapolis Police - June 10, 2020
- Rally and March to Defund MPD after George Floyd: Day 12 - June 6, 2020
- George Floyd Memorial Service in Minneapolis - June 4, 2020
- Action at WCCO to End Media Bias Against Victims of Police Violence: Day 9 - June 3, 2020
- Owner Assaulted by Troopers While Protecting His Business - June 2, 2020
- Minneapolis Protests Police Murder of George Floyd: Day 7 - June 1, 2020
- New Footage Reveals Moments Before George Floyd’s Death - May 30, 2020
- Twin Cities Protest Death of George Floyd: Day 3 - May 28, 2020
- Minneapolis Protests Police Murder of George Floyd: Day 2 - May 27, 2020
- Minneapolis Police Murder Handcuffed Man With Neck-Kneel - May 26, 2020
